The New Jersey Generals continue to bring back key players for the 2024 USFL season. Linebackers Kolin Hill and Bryson Young have re-signed, being the 14th and 15th players to do so.
Free Agent Signings:
•LB Kolin Hill
•LB Bryson Young— New Jersey Generals (@USFLGenerals) August 17, 2023
GM Billy Devaney has been very aggressive in his efforts to re-sign players on expiring contracts. New Jersey was the first team to begin the trend, and are efficiently re-tooling their roster to build off of the 2023 season.
LB Bryson Young
Bryson Young has been with the New Jersey Generals for the past two seasons. He played well in 2022, posting 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks during a year where the Generals saw a lot of success – finishing with a 9-1 record.
This defense looks ready to eat today 🍴 @blackhawk32698
📺 @USA_Network pic.twitter.com/Rcx6njDXlB
— New Jersey Generals (@USFLGenerals) May 28, 2022
In 2023, Young was excellent. He started in six out of ten games for New Jersey, posting 28 tackles and 1.5 sacks this season. New Jersey loves their linebackers, having already re-signed D’Juan Hines and Chris Orr.
LB Kolin Hill
Speaking of linebackers, the Generals have also brought back Kolin Hill. Hill is one of the most underrated linebackers in the USFL, showcasing his talents throughout two seasons.
In 2022, Hill registered 25 tackles and a sack, finding a way to get to Shea Patterson during a week two matchup.
In 2 weeks, Kolin Hill has shown the @USFL & @USFLGenerals what everyone in SA already knew. HE'S A PROBLEM!
From NO OFFERS starting his senior year in HS, to playing Power 5 FBS 🏈, to playing pro.🤝 Proud of this man💯@KolinHill43@ClemensBuffsFB@Coach_Lengyel @Coach_Molder pic.twitter.com/QK6XEqYvMZ
— CountdownCityPreps (@210Preps) April 23, 2022
However, Kolin took his game to another level in 2023 – racking up 39 tackles, and 4.5 sacks. Hill started five out of ten games this year. One of his major highlights came in a week nine win against Philadelphia, where he obliterated QB Case Cookus:
Kolin Hill returning to the @USFLGenerals is excellent news for this defense.@KolinHill43 had an underrated season for New Jersey, posting 39 tackles and 4.5 sacks – including this major hit in week nine. #USFLpic.twitter.com/RcVUjuGpMZ
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) August 17, 2023
If Kolin continues to develop and improve upon his game in 2024, he’s a dark horse candidate to be featured on the All-USFL defense next year.
Final Thoughts
So far, the New Jersey Generals have re-signed:
RB Darius Victor
RB Kingston Davis
WR Alonzo Moore
TE Braedon Bowman
TE Woody Brandom
WR/TE Wes Saxton Jr.
OT Isaiah Battle
OG Calvin Ashley
LB D’Juan Hines
LB Chris Orr
DB Dravon Askew-Henry
S Shalom Luani
S Paris Ford
They have also signed free agent defensive ends Victor Jones and Jordan Lewis, alongside RB Jalen Holston.
After a disappointing 3-7 season in 2023, Mike Riley and the Generals will look to find a way to get back to the postseason in 2024.
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